Today we lost a legend in the culinary world. Known as a best selling author, celebrity chef, Bourdain gained a household name as a TV personality for the Travel Channel's Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations and CNN's Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. Fearless and opinionated when it came to food, he will be missed, but his legacy will carry on.

Here is Los Angeles, we are proud that we continue to promote diversity. As a cultural melting pot, we continue to make strides throughout our entire city, as seen in the Entertainment Industry lately. One of the biggest celebrations of the year is Los Angeles Pride, the annual LGBTQ festival that takes place in West Hollywood, which starts today. Boasting more gay bars in a square mile than any other place in the world, LA Pride continues to garner attention as a social and political movement.

As many know, one of the most prominent symbols for the Pride is the rainbow flag, meant to represent all the diversity within the LGBTQ community. We love this totem as the colors are also reflected so beautifully in the amazing food we get to create and enjoy. Here are some easy ideas inspired by each color of the flag for your own Pride Brunch.

Last night NBC broadcasted the 2018 Billboard Awards, hosted by Kelly Clarkson. While we were so excited to watch the performances and find out who won in each category, we were really tuning in to see Janet Jackson receive the Icon Award for her contributions to the Billboard Charts. Started back in 2011, Jackson joined the ranks of Neil Diamond, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Jennifer Lopez Celine Dion, and most recently, Cher. With 40 songs charting, including 10 Number 1 and 27 Top 10 hits, it’s no surprise that Jackson was honored at this year’s ceremony.

Janet has been very vocal in the past that she follows a strict vegan diet. Being from Los Angeles, where you will find the most health conscious and particular of eaters, we know that just because it’s vegan, doesn’t mean it can’t be amazing. Restaurants like Café Gratitude and Gracias Madre are staples in the food tapestry that makes up the LA culture. In honor of Janet, Miss Jackson if you’re nasty, here are some of our favorite vegan recipes for your summer entertaining.

Every little girl dreams that her wedding day will be a fairy tale taken directly off the screen of Disney movie; shining like a princess, she walks down the isle in an elegant gown towards her Prince Charming. Tomorrow, the world gets to witness American born actress Meghan Markle wed her own Prince, Prince Henry of Wales, or “Prince Harry,” to be exact. Windsor Palace’s St. George Hall will host the 600 person reception, and while the menu hasn’t been confirmed yet, we hear that it will feature fresh produce, “bowl dishes,” canapés, and decadent desserts, such as truffles, macaroons, and an elegant elderflower-lemon cake.

Unfortunately, England’s food reputation isn’t the best. With classic dishes like Sheppard’s Pie or Banger’s and Mash, people have stopped looking at English cuisine as a high standard, even with the new wave of cooking styles popping up all over the country. In this blog post we are going to give a Chris Brugler twist to some of these English classics.

Mother’s Day. A day where we get to thank all of the amazing mothers in our lives, whether it be our own mother, our siblings with children, and even our friends. These are the remarkable women who have helped shape us throughout the years and they deserve to be pampered!

When thinking of our mothers, I can’t help but remember the excitement of making breakfast-in-bed that was a staple in my house growing up. We always served some sort of easy scrambled egg recipe, that my mother graciously ate and thanked us for, despite the fact that there was nothing special about the meal itself, besides the fact that I made it.

This year, why not step up your game a little more and create something that will actually impress mom?